After a string of box office disappointments (TRON: Ares being the latest), Disney hopes\u00a0to get back to what works with its upcoming theatrical releases.\u00a0That means sequels and more sequels, and\u00a0Toy Story 5 arrives in\u00a0theaters next year.<\/p>\n
The movie will pit the toys against technology; after all, how can the likes of Woody and Buzz compete with a tablet?<\/p>\n
Jessie will be in charge of Bonnie’s room when the movie begins, with the battle against a frog-like tablet named Lilypad bringing Woody back into the mix. Concept art, meanwhile, has revealed that an army of 50 Buzz Lightyears stuck in play mode will cause problems for our heroes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There’s been an understandable level of scepticism surrounding Disney’s decision to make another Toy Story movie, particularly as the franchise has already had two pretty perfect send-offs with the third and fourth movies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We may have some positive news on that front today, as The DisInsider’s\u00a0Skyler Shuler<\/a> has revealed (via Toonado.com<\/a>), “Apparently, there was a Toy Story 5 test screening last week, and those in attendance loved it, and one person said, ‘Once again, another heartfelt film in this franchise.'”<\/strong><\/p>\n So, it sounds like a win for the House of Mouse at a time when it could sorely use one. Toy Story 5 has the potential to do something really exciting by exploring the impact of technology on children, and pitting Woody, Buzz, and Jessie against Lilypad is an undeniably fresh direction to take the franchise in.<\/p>\n